MANAGER, PROCUREMENT, CHINA

EDP Renewables (the main subsidiary of EDP Group), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDPR Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.

Role summary

This position is responsible for the sourcing, procurement of materials, services and EPC contract across Asia Pacific (except Singapore), the individual will be responsible for establishing and improving processes and shaping procurement operations in line with business objectives.  

Responsibilities

• Responsible for key components e.g., solar panel, inverters, BESS, cables etc purchasing to meet business requirement.
• Support E&C team with the key component’s quality issues
• Sourcing and purchasing for other material and services request across Asia Pacific
• Expedite and take appropriate action to ensure deliveries arrive on time and safely in the proper quality
• Lead EPC and O&M contract negotiation with key suppliers on pricing and other terms
• Support logistic coordinator for the shipment from China to Asia Pacific other countries
• Updates procurement and payment forecast to treasury for advance planning
• Works closely with finance for payment processing of required down payment / advance payment upon confirmation of order
• Improve the efficiency of supply chain tools usage (APPIAN, SAP etc), optimize the cooperation across functions
• Support HOD to monitor EDPR procurement process implement in Asia Pacific
• Support HOD to collect supply chain related data/record across Asia Pacific for future improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering and/or Business
• 10 years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Supply Chain Management
• Demonstrate ability to work independently without significant supervision & complete task with honesty & integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Process oriented
• Takes initiatives to drive changes
• Excellent written, verbal communication in English
• The job will require extensive travelling across APAC
• Value alignment: collaboration, innovation and with a spirit of excellence

When you join EDP Renewables, you will have access to:

• Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions
• Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering

About EDP Group:

As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.

What makes us proud as an employer:

• TOP Employer Europe 2021 certification
• Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021
• Top Workplaces US 2021
• Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation